On this day in Europe - 02 December
2 December 2025
On this day in 1409, the University of Leipzig is founded, one of Germany’s oldest universities.
On this day in 1697, St Paul’s Cathedral, rebuilt after the Great Fire of London, is consecrated.
On this day in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself emperor of France, at the Notre-Dame cathedral in the presence of Pope Pius VII.
On this day in 1938, the first ‘Kindertransport’ with Jewish child refugees from Nazi Germany arrives in the UK.
On this day in 1697, St Paul’s Cathedral, rebuilt after the Great Fire of London, is consecrated.
On this day in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself emperor of France, at the Notre-Dame cathedral in the presence of Pope Pius VII.
On this day in 1938, the first ‘Kindertransport’ with Jewish child refugees from Nazi Germany arrives in the UK.